Urban: Low Intensity (UL)

Urban – Low Intensity applies to the least intensively developed areas of the city that still receive urban water, sewer, police, park and fire services. Development in this area should provide horizontal integration of land uses, connectivity within and between individual developments, and design that facilitates pedestrian and bicycle transportation.

Density Range

Gross Density

4 – 8 du/acre for single family*, 15 – 30 du/acre for multifamily

Lot Sizes

vary

Non-Residential Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) Range

0.2 – 1.0, (typical FAR of 0.3)

*Gross density may be allowed to decrease to 1 du/acre if a project: 1) is adjacent to rural densities; 2) will preserve designated Environmentally Sensitive Areas through policies included in this plan; or, 3) creates a significant community amenity (parks, golf courses, etc.)

DEVELOPMENT POLICIES

1.0 Site Design, Building Form, and Location

1.1 Site Design

Avoid developing within or modification of 100 year floodplains or floodways.

Large-scale (20+ acres or 50 or more single family units) residential subdivisions should provide a diversity of home sizes, lot sizes, price points, architectural styles, and density ranges.

Where possible, provide a continuous system of open space along stream corridors or other appropriate areas that link neighborhoods and park lands.

2.2 Pedestrian Connectivity

Horizontally mixed-use developments should have public sidewalk connectivity between land uses.

Urban - Low Intensity CharacterUL development primarily consists of single family homes, with some apartment complexes, auto-oriented retail centers, and suburban office parks. It is the lowest level of intensity that receives urban services such as water and sewer.

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